This is for Newsagencies Only

Creating an HTML run list allows run lists to be viewed through any Internet browser including those on a mobile phone or tablet running iOS, Android or Windows platforms.

Runs that are exported will appear in the Town Round format, regardless of the Run Style.

Set HTML Colours for Run List

You can colour-code your run list by setting a unique colour for each stock item you deliver. This improves title recognition for drivers.

  1. From the main screen of Retailer go to Setup -> Newsagency -> Run Lists.
  2. Select the run list to export to HTML.
  3. Click on the Stock Items Delivered tab.
  4. Click on HTML Colour next to a stock item. 
  5. The colour select screen will appear. Select a colour for this stock item.
    NOTE: Avoid using RED and BLUE as they are used for street names and comments.
  6. Click on OK.
  7. Repeat steps 4 to 6 until all deliverable stock items have been assigned a colour.

Use contrasting colours to ensure clarity with different stock items.

Exporting the HTML Run List

  1. From the main screen of Retailer, go to Reports -> Newsagency -> Run Lists.
  2. Select the run(s) to export.
  3. Click on Export to HTML.
  4. The HTML Run List Export screen will appear.
  5. Type in the location to export the file or click on the yellow folder icon to browse for the location.
  6. Click on Export.
  7. The HTML file will be created in the location selected. It can then be e-mailed as an attachment or copied/moved into a different location.

Accessing HTML Run Lists on Mobile Devices

The steps below will explain how the exported files can be accessed using a cloud/online storage service called Dropbox (Other cloud/online storage services will work similarly). For this to work, the following requirements must be met:

  • Must run either iOS (iPhones/iPad), Android (Samsung Galaxy/HTC One) or Windows (Microsoft Surface/Nokia Lumia). This has not been tested on any other platforms.
  • Must have Internet access to access the files remotely or to download them.
  • Must have an active Dropbox account. Click HERE to create an account.
  • Install and log on to the desktop Dropbox application on the MAIN computer.
  • Install and log on to the Dropbox app on your mobile device.

Once these requirements have been met:

  1. From the main screen of Retailer, go to Reports -> Newsagency -> Run Lists.
  2. Select the run(s) to export.
  3. Click on Export to HTML.
  4. The HTML Run List Export screen will appear.
  5. Click on the yellow folder icon to browse for the location.
  6. Navigate to the Dropbox folder, which is usually C:\Users\MAIN1\Dropbox, and click OK.
  7. Click on Export.
  8. The HTML file will be created in the Dropbox folder. Allow a few minutes for the file to be uploaded.
  9. On your mobile device, start the Dropbox app.
  10. From the app, you can open the file to view it or download it so that it can be accessed without an Internet connection.